Beast Tamer Who Got Kicked Out From the Hero’s Party Chapter 446
CHAPTER 446: THE SWORD OF THE COMET
Preparations for the repair of the Sword of the Comet went really smoothly.
Preparations were being made in advance by the government itself, and once Chiffon arrived on the scene, they were already about midway through.
Because of the current situation, we were able to start working on it at any time.
In order to reshape the sword, a huge amount of magical power and a First-Class craftsman were required.
Since everyone was here, magic power was not going to be a problem.
And as for the craftsmen themselves……
「Hey, it’s been a while, huh, Rein?」
「Gantz-san!?」
I was present at a meeting, and there I ended up meeting with Gantz-san again.
As expected, this development was so unexpected that I was unable to hide my surprise.
「Why are you here, Gantz-san!? …… But I guess there’s no need to ask, huh? I never would have thought that the one who is going to reforge the Sword of the Comet is going to be you, Gantz-san.」
「At first, I refused the request because I thought I couldn’t do such a big deal the justice it deserves. I was told that I was the most qualified person, but…… Well, you don’t feel bad about it, do you? Besides, I’m going to be remaking a piece of the legendary equipment here. If you think about it, it’s a very rewarding job in and out of itself. It’s no exaggeration to say that the results of my career as a craftsman will be tested here.That’s why I decided to take it on.」
「I see …… But it’s true that Gantz-san can be trusted and left in charge of the process. I’m sure that not only us, but the Sword of the Comet itself is going to be happy with that.」
「Good grief…… It’s been a long time since I last saw you, but it seems like you haven’t changed at all. huh?」
「Really now?」
「No one but a true Master can say such lines that shake the heart and soul of a craftsman.」
We laughed at each other and were happy to be reunited after such a long time.
Looking at us like that, Chiffon had a strange look on her face, as if she was both shocked and impressed.
「As expected of you, Rein-kun, I guess I should say that? I can’t believe you’re also acquainted with Gantz-san.」
「Huh? Is it really that surprising? We were active in the same city, so it wouldn’t be strange if we met somewhere down the line, right?」
「But Gantz-san is quite stubborn, isn’t he? That’s why he doesn’t get along with many people. I heard that he was isolated even when he was working in the royal capital.」
「Huh? Gantz-san, you were working at the royal capital?」
「Hmm…… Well, I guess that you could say that.」
Gantz-san looked really awkward here for some reason.
Could it be that he did not want anyone to mention what happened when he was in the royal capital?
「Well, what can I possibly say……? When I was in the royal capital, I made things even more complicated for myself than when I met Rein and company. Even now when I think back on it, I was so bigoted that it’s embarrassing beyond measure.」
「I have had the chance to meet him a few times, but he wasn’t on the level of being just bigoted, believe me. “Does he hate humans or what?” It was on that level.」
「I can’t even imagine something like that actually happening.」
It must have been quite difficult for him.
I could kind of understand that by looking at Chiffon’s wry smile.
「Well, I don’t care about the past anymore. Right now, I want to focus all of my attention at repairing the Sword of the Comet.」
There were a whole lot of things that I wanted to say here, but I chose to keep my mouth closed. Opening my mouth right now was simply not worth it.
「We have the right tools and environment all ready and in place. I can get to work any time, but what about you lot?」
「We have no problems with this setting, either. I carry the Sword of the Comet with me at all times, and I have no problem preparing to be present at any times should you need me.」
「Do I need to be present?」
「Yeah. It’s for the sake of the equipment itself. You have to be present in order for the sword to recognize you as its rightful owner.」
「I see. Ah, that’s right. For my sake, huh…… Or rather, regarding everyone else, could you please wait for a while? Specifically, yes, let’s see…… About three days would do.」
I heard that it takes a huge amount of magical power to reforge the sword.
Speaking of magical power, it would be Sora and Luna’s forte, since they are from the Spirit Tribe……
But it seems that Iris’s treatment has exhausted their reserves of magical power, and they were still sleeping at the moment.
But once they would regain consciousness, we could start working in earnest.
They tried to come here as well, but they felt so dizzy that they almost ended up collapsing, so they were currently focusing on resting properly.
They were being examined by Elfin-san, and she said that they should probably recover by tomorrow or the day after tomorrow……
So just to be on the safe side, I would like for them to have a few days off.
「Alright, I understand. There’s no problem with that at all. We’re not in such a hurry, and we can’t put too much stress on Sora-san and Luna-san.」
「Thank you. It would really help us out if you could give them a moment to rest and recover.」
「Then, is it okay to say that the repairs, including the necessary preparations, will be done in five days or so?」
Chiffon and I agreed that we had no objections, and the date was set.
***
Five days later.
「Haaah! Fuahahaha! I have been revived!」
「Luna, you’re too loud.」
「Fugyuh!?」
As Luna let out a loud laugh, Sora’s iron fist sanction exploded on top of her head.
Luna let out an indescribable scream and fell to the ground with a loud thud.
Gantz-san’s face turned strange when he saw the two of them in the middle of their usual antics.
「Say, Rein…… Are those two alright in the head?」
「Yes, they are fine. It’s just that…… they tend to be like this. But despite that, they are really reliable, so no worries.
「Hmm, I see. If that’s what you say, I guess there’s no problem.」
And then…… The repairs of the Sword of the Comet could commence in earnest.
I was worried that Sora and Luna would end up overdoing it, so I decided to attend the procedure as well.
Sora and Luna stood on either side of Gantz-san, and Chiffon was standing a little bit in front of them.
When magical power was poured into it, the tattered Sword of the Comet began to shine brightly.
Gantz-san held a mallet in his hand and started banging.
Every time Gantz-san swung his hammer, the rust on the Sword of the Comet would fall off.
Magical power took shape and compensated for the missing parts of the sword.
But that was not enough.
We had to make it into the best sword possible.
Gantz-san continued to swing the hammer with such force that you could feel his spirit through those swings.
Even though he sweated a lot and breathed heavily from fatigue, he never stopped working.
He must have been swinging the hammer with all of his heart.
Gantz-san continued to wield his hammer without rest.
He would also keep a close eye on the situation.
And then……
「…… Fumuh, it’s finished.」
After about half a day or so of work, Gantz-san finally stopped.
And then, he muttered those words.
「Gantz-san, were you able to do it?」
「Umu. Here it is. Young Miss’s new sword.」
Gantz-san was feeling dizzy due to fatigue.
I supported him so he wouldn’t fall to the ground.
“I’m sorry,” Gantz-san said, thanking me and then offering Chiffon her sword.
「This is…… The Sword of the Comet……」
The blade was transparent like crystal and emitted a faint glow.
Maybe it was due to Sora and Luna’s magic.
The power of the two of them was overflowing, and even just watching from a safe distance, you could feel the raw power trembling inside of it.
「Hmm. It’s no exaggeration to say it’s my greatest masterpiece. Please use it with great care.」
「Yes, I will!」
Chiffon accepted the Sword of the Comet and nodded her head firmly.
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